About This Masters Degree

Course Description

This is a fast-track conversion course for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate, which leads to Chartered Surveyor status.

• Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

• Optional international field trip.

• Dedicated postgraduate resource room.

• Part-time and full-time study options.

About this course

This course is one of a suite of five MSc courses which provides the academic foundation for holders of first degrees in an unrelated subject area to obtain an accredited route into the real estate and construction industries.

Graduates will be equipped with a blend of knowledge, understanding, skills, qualities and attributes that will enable them to pursue and develop careers in the real estate and construction professions on an international level.

The course has an investment and valuation focus making it particularly appropriate to applicants wishing to gain a stronger insight into these aspects of the property business.

The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), enabling successful graduates entry to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) of the RICS; a prerequisite for full Chartered Surveyor status.

Caroline Page

Caroline wanted a job with professional status and, in particular, to become a Chartered Surveyor specialising in valuation and investment. After completing her undergraduate degree part-time while she was working, she decided to take the plunge into full-time postgraduate study with NTU.

“Nottingham is a fun place to study and NTU has a good reputation with employers judging by how quickly the students on the course got offered jobs.

“The course has provided me with an ideal background for my chosen specialism but also provided me with an insight into other surveying specialisms which I might like to try at some stage in my career. Also, importantly, the course will fulfil the academic requirement for membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, following completion of my Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

“There are a number of employers who come to the University to do recruitment presentations at the start of the first term. Had I known this before I started the course I would have been far less apprehensive about giving up my job to change career.”

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Gareth Owen

When Gareth completed his BA (Hons) in History and Economics, he was uncertain where his degree would take him. He had always had an interest in property but, as his undergraduate degree was in a different area, he wasn’t quite sure how to begin his property career…until his dad (a former student of NTU) recommended the MA Property Investment and Management course [now MSc Real Estate].

“I wanted to get into property and a one-year conversion course was the best way to get a qualification and show employers I was seriously interested in the area. My father works in property and he did the equivalent undergraduate degree at NTU, so he recommended the University.

“The course is well organised and the tutors are very good. I would recommend the course because it is good value for money and is well respected within the property industry.”

(Student Profile)

Lucinda Hancock

Lucinda thoroughly enjoyed studying for her undergraduate degree in English but found it quite broad in terms of potential vocational direction. She wanted to take the career path to become a chartered surveyor and the postgraduate options at NTU provided the perfect bridge from her English degree to a new career in property.

“I would recommend the course as it is linked to the construction MA in the initial stages and gives a broad introduction to the property industry, and then lets you specialise later on, depending on which of the four courses you’re enrolled on.

“The department staff are very approachable and the options for feedback and clarification are good. Teaching staff deliver well-structured lectures and the facilities at the University are excellent. The postgraduate study room is a great asset and the central location of the City site is really handy.”

Current students progressing to full-time Masters study
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No. of awards TBC

This scholarship is for students who are currently studying at NTU on an undergraduate course, and want to progress to full-time Masters studies in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment to start in September 2013. It is open to Home, EU and International students.

Value of Scholarship(s)

1000

Eligibility

To be eligible you’ll need to meet the following criteria:• Apply for a 2013/14 full-time Masters course* in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment by Friday 26 July 2013, and be offered a place on the course.• Achieve a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree at undergraduate level from NTU.*** This scholarship is not available for students applying to our March Architecture course. ** Exceptional candidates with alternative qualifications will be also considered.

Application Procedure

You don’t need to complete a separate application form for this scholarship. When you apply for a full-time Masters course we’ll consider you automatically.To register you interest please email [email protected] with your name and the course you have applied for.Please ensure you read our Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2013/14 Terms and Conditions on http://www.ntu.ac.uk/adbe-pgscholarships

Further Information

Nottingham Trent University Alumni (post-2008)
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No. of awards TBC

This scholarship is for people who have graduated from NTU since 2008, and want to apply for a full-time Masters course in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment to start their studies in September 2013.

Value of Scholarship(s)

1000

Eligibility

To be eligible you’ll need to meet the following criteria:• Apply for a 2013/14 full-time Masters course* in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment by Friday 28 June 2013, and be offered a place on the course.• Have achieved a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree from NTU**.* This scholarship is not available for students applying to our March Architecture course.

Application Procedure

You don’t need to complete a separate application form for this scholarship. When you apply for a full-time Masters course we’ll consider you automatically you for this scholarship.To register you interest please email [email protected] with your name and the course you have applied for.Please ensure you read our Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2013/14 Terms and Conditions.

Further Information

Scholarships for non-NTU students or pre-2008 alumni
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No. of awards TBC

This scholarship is for people who want to apply for one of the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment’s full-time Masters courses and don’t qualify for either our Progressing Students or Alumni (post-2008) scholarships. You must also be classed as either a Home or EU student to apply for this scholarship.Applicants will be assessed on their academic merit and the relevance of the statement on their scholarship application form.Please note: there are a limited number of these scholarships available.

Value of Scholarship(s)

1000

Eligibility

To be considered for this award you’ll need to meet the following criteria:• have achieved a minimum of a 2.1 honours degree• be offered a place on one of the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment’s full-time Masters courses*, to commence your studies in September 2013• complete the scholarship application form and email it to us by Friday 28 June 2013• be classed as either a Home or EU student (this award is not open to International students).* This scholarship is not available for students applying to our March Architecture course.

Application Procedure

You’ll need to complete a scholarship application form and email it back to us by Friday 28 June 2013.Please ensure you read our Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2012/13 Terms and Conditions.Email: [email protected] Telephone: +44 (0)115 848 3700